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The Weak That Was
America: Home of the Free because of the Brave
Less Gray Hair or a Flatter Belly?

would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my I am so blessed to have lived long enough to
I loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly...and some have
asked why! As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself, and less
critical of myself. I've become my own
have my hair turning gray, and to have my
youthful laughs be forever etched into deep
grooves on my face. So
This Picture is worth a
Million Words...
friend. I don't chide myself for eating many have never
that extra cookie, or for not making my laughed, and so many
bed, or for buying that silly cement have died before their
gecko that I didn't need, but looks so hair could turn
avante garde on my patio. I am entitled silver....and it happens all
to a treat, to be messy, to be over in spite of the
extravagant. laughter,
I have seen too many dear friends As I got older, it
leave this world too soon; before they has been easier to be
understood the great freedom that comes positive. I care less about
with aging. what other people think. I
Whose business is it if I choose to don't question myself
read... I do it often? I will dance with anymore. I've even earned
myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60 the right to be wrong..about
&70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love .... I people, issues, old arguments and more.
will...I have...I will again I fear. So, to answer your question, I like being old.
I will walk the beach in a swim suit (not as often as before) that It has set me free. I like the person I have become.
is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with I am not going to live forever, but while I am still
abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set. here, I will not waste time lamenting what could
They, too, will get old. have been, or worrying about what will be. And I
I know I am sometimes forgetful and it is happening more and shall eat dessert every single day (if I feel like it).
more often. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME
And I eventually remember the important things. APART ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S STRAIGHT
Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your FROM THE HEART!
heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers,
or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE A RAINBOW OF
hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. SMILES ON YOUR FACE AND IN YOUR
A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the HEART FOREVER AND EVER! And remain
joy of being imperfect. FRIENDS for a long time. - Thanks
But She is (was) My Daughter

e are who we are, correct. We are you are A typical day. Nancy and Jeff up about 5:30 a.m.
sends me a text message...can you stop by around
W friends are, what we eat, where we hang

out. We are apparently a lot of things.
Take my favorite daughter Nancy for example.
Change, feed, dress three kids. Get Sierra (the oldest)
ready for say care. About 7 a.m., sister in-law comes
over to take care of the twins (Owen and Sage), Nancy
Noon today and help with Owen and Sierra so I can
take Sage into the Emergy-center for a shot...she has a
bit of pneumonia? Sure...and by the way what is
Nancy doing today... she went on a commercial
Between the ages of say 9 and twenty, Nancy hung off to work in Irvine. Usually during any given week,
fishing boat with her farther-in law at 3:30 that
out with me. She went to Chamber events in two Nancy needs to leave work early at least one day and
morning. If the truth be know I love Ceviche...and her
cities, she rode in at least 8 parades with me. Nancy perhaps go in a bit late because Sage needs some
husband Jeff, when he is not giving me Tuna, Yellow
went to business lunches with me..perhaps as many ongoing medical care at the moment.
Tale, Albacore, Haddock, Lobster, etc...I get bowls of
as two dozen formal and semi-formal charity End of day, Nancy get's on the 405, uphill
fresh home made Ceviche and I love it.
events for various civic, non profit and health fighting the traffic, goes by Day Care, picks up Sierra
It just simply cracked me up. You see for the first
related fund raisers. heads home for about a 6:00 p.m. arrival, Sister-in-law
20 years of Nancy's life camping was going on a trip
As a family she has gone to England and Ireland. gets to go home. Nancy starts the ritual, hug and love
and staying at Motel 6. Jeff, on the other hand grew
She was an Indian Princess, sold girl scout cookies, all three kids, feed Owen, feed Sage, make dinner for
up hunting, fishing and more...not for just recreational
and has always been a pretty good kid. The whole Sierra, Jeff arrives, helps with the continuing routine,
purposes, but more for the passion of the outdoors. So
thing growing up...dance lessons, soccer, debutante they grab a bit, red a book or sit with Sierra, go over
Nancy...more of a suburban-dweller... has the one day
stuff... the usual girl things. days "school" work... all in bed by about 9 ish....clock
off, in the midst of truly physical, mental and

She was marries in 2000; had her first child in ticks away to 5:30, starts all over again.
emotional mountains and uses that time to go
2005. Recently, in October, 2008 she was the proud Here we are...months in to this rigorous
commercial fishing... I am so happy for her, trilled at
Mom to twins. So now with three children under three routine...Jeff has a couple of overnighters at
the growth, outreach and sheer delight in the whole
eyes old, her full time job and Jeff's -life is full to say work...he's a Port Captain in Long Beach.
little story...
the least. It's Sunday morning. Nancy gets the day off. Jeff
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or
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Remember This?
hought you might be interested in this forgotten bit "Because, sir, he is the most evil person alive that I
T of information... It was 1987! At a lecture the other

day they were playing an old news video of Lt.Col.
Oliver North testifying at the Iran-Contra hearings during
know of", Ollie answered.
"And what do you recommend we do about him?"
asked the senator.
the Reagan Administration. "Well, sir, if it was up to me, I would recommend
There was Ollie in front of God and country getting that an assassin team be formed to eliminate him and his
the third degree, but what he said was men from the face of the earth."
stunning! The senator disagreed with this approach, and that
He was being drilled by a was all that was shown of the clip.
senator; "Did you not recently By the way, that senator was Al Gore!
spend close to $60,000 for a Also:
home security system?" Terrorist pilot Mohammad Atta blew up a bus in
Ollie replied, "Yes, I did, Israel in 1986. The Israelis captured, tried and
AWARD WINNING STAFF Sir." imprisoned him. As part of
REX GERLACH & JIM HORTON The senator continued, the Oslo agreement
(EMERITUS) trying to get a laugh out of the with the
INTERNET SERVICES - HB PI0 audience, "Isn't that just a little Palestinians in
SALES: ACCOUNT MANAGER: excessive?" 1993, Israel
"No, sir," continued had to agree to
KEVIN GAROFALO
Ollie. release so-
MARKETING COORDINATOR &
"No? And why called "political
CITY EDITOR: not?" the senator prisoners."
NANCY GRAY asked. However, the
GRAPHIC DESIGN: "Because the Israelis would not
MARKETING COORDINATOR & CITY EDITOR:
LORRAINE LARA lives of my family release any with
PHOTOGRAPHY & FREELANCE: and I were blood on their hands,
CHRIS MACDD
GRAPHIC :
ONALD
ESIGN threatened, sir." The American President
CLONTRIBUTORS
ORRAINE LARA : "Threatened? at the time, Bill
WES BANNISTER, CINDY CROSS, By whom?" the Clinton,
MOE KANOUDI, JORDAN KORBRITZ senator questioned. a n d
"By a terrorist, h i s
& A. MURPHY
sir" Ollie answered.
"Terrorist? What terrorist could possibly scare you Secretary of State, Warren Christopher, "insisted" that all
that much?" prisoners be released.
"His name is Osama bin Laden, sir" Ollie replied. Thus Mohammad Atta was freed and eventually
At this point the senator tried to repeat the name, but thanked the US by flying an airplane into Tower One of
couldn't pronounce it, which most people back then the World Trade Center... This was reported by many of
probably couldn't. A couple of people laughed at the the American TV networks at the time that the terrorists
attempt. Then the senator continued. Why are you so were first identified.
afraid of this man?" the senator asked. It was censored in the US from all later reports.
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n June 4, 2009, Keith Bohr, Mayor of
O Huntington Beach, presented the 2009

Mayor's Award for Academic Excellence to
the top students at St. Bonaventure School (A Blue
Ribbon School). The Mayor's Award is given to
students who have attained a grade point average of
3.5 or higher and Honor Role status every trimester for
the past five years (grades 4 through 8) - That's the
past fifteen report cards for those of us slower in math.
Congratulations to the recipients! (in
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Sean Burciago, Sarah Digiovanni, Lauren Dorame,
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The Left and Right Banks are divided by the Bordeaux style blends are usually named “Bordeaux
Gironde River. The Left bank is closest to the ocean and Blend” or “Meritage”. They cannot be called Bordeaux
the Right bank is inland. With the river dividing the two as Bordeaux is a place. Meritage is a “made-up” word
banks you can see how the nomenclature makes sense. denoting a Bordeaux style blend. Meritage is an
From the last installment, we know that the Left American word and as such is pronounced to rhyme
Bank Bordeaux are made up of more Cabernet with heritage and not mirage. Next time, order Meritage
Sauvignon than Merlot. That is because the Left Bank and pronounce it heritage for an interesting debate.
What is Bordeaux... is more gravelly in its compositions and as we learned,
Cabernet prefers gravel due to its ability to retain heat
Refer to http://www.winepros.or
/consumerism/proprietary.htm for more information.
Part Deux and drain well. The heat retention of gravel allows the
transmission of the day’s accumulated heat to warm the
Which bank does the Wine Maven prefer? Each
bank offers something for every palate: The Left Bank
ast time we wrote about Bordeaux, we focused
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vines and its leaves accelerating ripeness. Accelerated Cabernet dominated blends are more tannic, can tend to
on the Left Bank. This installment we will visit ripening means that Cabernet harvesting has a chance to be harsh when young but still provide the classic
the Right Bank and explore some more of the be completed before the rainy season begins. Cabernet experience that is best paired with red meat
differences between the two regions and Napa. Merlot, on the other hand, prefers cooler dishes. Right Bank Merlot is less tannic, some say less
clay/limestone soils that are found on the structured, more lively acid and more pronounced red
Right Bank. The Right Bank soil composition fruit. Right Bank Bordeaux can be paired with a greater
is clay and limestone. Clay does not variety of foods and may be
absorb or retain heat as readily as gravel. more appealing as it is more
It also holds water better. The limestone “approachable”.
allows drainage but at a much slower
rate than gravel. This water
retention/slow drainage characteristic
becomes advantageous in drought
conditions. Merlot ripens usually
about two weeks later than Cabernet
putting it at risk of damage due to
early rains.
The Right Bank is typically
planted 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet
Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Like the Left Bank, most Right Bank
Bordeaux wines are blends. Very few
are 100% of one varietal. Chateau
Petrus comes close with 95% Merlot
and 5% Cabernet Franc.
By comparison, Napa produces
mainly single varietals. Cabernet
Sauvignon is usually 100% Cabernet
Sauvignon and Merlot the same. By
law, single varietal vineyard labeling
means that at least 95% of the wine is
of the single varietal labeled. Napa
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$.99 cent battery pack was a special country. Stock trades for under $1 may be
promotion that the electronics retailer the next promotion from the industry.
ran over Memorial Day. The Apple…The Apple iPhone Apps
$1
product was four "AAA" store is becoming a tremendous
Alkaline batteries. Radio market for both free and $.99
Shack is one of the more applications. Flight Control
troubled national retailers. Its from game developer
average quarterly revenue is Firemint is one of the most
$85 only $1 billion, tiny popular game downloads at
For Dinner compared with companies the App download store.
Four Two like Best Buy. It also Players get to land planes
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consumer electronics stores in
the
Bargains while going through hazards,
and approach airports that
huge big box retailers such as require special dexterity.
Wal-Mart. Radio Shack may not Firemint makes mobile games for a
make money on this kind of promotion, number of handsets including ones
but advertising $.99 batteries brings based on the film "The Fast and The
potential customers into its stores where the Furious" and popular "Madden 08
retailer has a chance to sell them a wide Football". It is not possible to know if
range of other products from more Firemint makes money on its $.99 Flight
expensive batteries to things that the Control game, but the product is a good way
batteries operate like digital cameras and to promote its large line of video games.
GPS devices. WeatherBug…Another company
Wal-Mart…The Wal-Mart $1 Aisles marketing a $.99 application for Apple
were announced during the company's last iPhones is WeatherBug which put millions
quarterly earnings call. These sections of of "weather tracking stations" on PCs all
the stores at the largest retailer in the world over the world. Its phone application may
y
ida ht could be a real benefit to a number of Wal- well be a profit center because it has built in
Fr Nig ent Mart customers who live near the poverty the interface and data collection for its other
te m
La rtain ) line, with government assistance, or on very products. The iPhone application has
te (DJ low salaries. Items include Knorr Pasta and another large advantage. WeatherBug has a
En Rice Side Dishes, Angel Soft Toilet paper 4 suite of products that service industries as
roll packs, and Crest Toothpaste. For diverse as agriculture and country clubs.
products such as Crest, which is owned by The branding from the Apple relationship
P&G, the $1 promotion may also be a good has to help that.
way to get people to sample their products. Redbox…The company has 15,000
For Wal-Mart, people may pick up other movie rental locations for $1 DVD rentals
items as they head from the $1 aisles to with no late fees. Redbox has distribution
check-out. outlets in Wal-Mart stores, Walgreen's,
Pillsbury…Pillsbury, the baked McDonald's, and Albertson's. Customers
goods division of General Mills, is offering can go online and reserve a film and then
Pillsbury Brownie Mix through Wal-Mart pick it up at the closest location. The
for a $1. It is a good way for Pillsbury to movie can be returned to any Redbox
maintain customer loyalty and brand outlet. Since it started in 2002, Redbox has
memory during a poor economy. The rented nearly 400 million DVDs. To make
Sa company already offers low cost frozen sure that the company can do well against
tur larger competitors like NetFlix and
Ba day food, baking, and breakfast products. The
Brownie Mix promotion involves using Blockbuster, especially since consumers
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1-4 d coupons from Pillsbury, a good way to
make consumers think that they are getting
have limited discretionary funds in their
budget, the firm is even offering "Free
a good "deal" from the firm. Movie Monday's." It is hard to imagine
Starbucks…Starbucks three instant that the promotion does not lose money,
coffee packets for $2.95. Starbucks is still but it is a great marketing idea and should
viewed as an expensive alternative to the take customers from other services and
local coffee shop, McDonald's or especially build a lot of customer good will.
making coffee at home. The store chain has McDonald's…McDonald's Dollar
started to combat that with breakfast Menu is a good way to keep the customer
promotions that offer food and coffee who turns to the world's largest fast food
together at a reasonable price. Starbuck's chain returning to the stores even if they are
most aggressive promotion is its new instant having trouble with their food budget.
coffee. The price point should bring in McDonald's changes and updates the menu
customers who might otherwise skip a trip frequently and it has a fairly long list of
food and beverages which includes $1 items
(714) 969-9000 to Starbucks and it allows people coming to
the store a chance to get a drink or food that such as "Fruit N Yogurt Parfait", a small
order of French Fries, the McDouble
~Call for reservations~ is a little more expensive, even if they don't
do it on every visit. Sandwich, fruit pies, McChicken
E*Trade (ETFC) $.75 per options sandwiches, small soft drinks, side salads,
www.Silvera-Steakhouse.com contract trade…E*Trade is in battle with and hot fudge sundaes. What are the odds
larger competitors Schwab and that customers buy something in addition to
126 Main Street TDAmeritrade at one end of the market and the $1 menu items? Probably pretty high.
What are the odds that the menu engenders
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in Downtown HB smaller niche operations like Zecco and
TradeKing at the other end. Since most of customer loyalty? Close to 100%.
Issue: HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. Fountain Valley Westminster Seal Beach Beverly Hills Cranston, R.I.
City / Zip 92649 92648 92647 92646 92708 92663 90740 90210 02920
Total Households 14,541 19,439 20,368 76,386 18,213 26,137 12,952 9,737 14,792
Depreciation past 12 months 14% 14% 14% 14% 14% 14% 14% 14% 8%
House For Sale 473 881 303 528 357 596 764 258 149
Houses in Foreclosure 154 206 187 229 218 455 27 85 47
% For Sale/Foreclosure 33% 24% 62% 44% 62% 77% 3.50% 3% 32%
Est Home Value @ April, 09 $482,011 $608,975 $517,147 $481,210 $489,836 $376,642 $683,619 $1,655,278 $164,226
Change from previous year 0.34% -0.11% 0.02% 0.08% 1.50% -0.09% 0.11% -0.45% -0.05%
Huntington Beach Summary

ccording to Trulia on 6/15/09: Average price per and the number of home sales decreased 22.3%.
square foot for Huntington Beach CA was $374, a There are currently 1,066 resale and new homes in Huntington Beach on Trulia,
decrease of 5.8% compared to the same period last A including 11 open houses, as well as 683 homes in the pre-foreclosure, auction, or
year. The median sales price for homes in Huntington Beach bank-owned stages of the foreclosure process. The average listing price for homes for
Housing Status
CA for Mar 09 to May 09 was $525,000 based on 345 home sales. Compared to the sale in Huntington Beach CA was $827,208 for the week ending Jun 10, which
same period one year ago, the median home sales price decreased 4.4%, or $24,000, represents an increase of 1.9%, or $15,417, compared to the prior week.
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A. Murphy on Life
The Terminator might have lost his focus!
f anyone out there is part of the force battling for are a working-poor American the hospital will Obama claims that his universal health plan will not
I accountability within our State government then

June 8th either left you feeling completely
defeated or so angry you have found renewed
acquire your social security number and bill you into
bankruptcy. If you are an illegal immigrant you are
not forced to pay anything. This act was not
include illegal immigrants he does not tell us they are
already covered under the EMTALA act. Our tax
dollars will continue to provide care for foreigners
strength in your fight. It is the day the California tax intended to be the primary health care for 15-30 and with an open system this number will most likely
payers will use to determine once and for all that million foreign nationals. Our elected officials have grow exponentially.
Arnold is a fraud. I am referring to his interview become notorious for presenting ideas that lack To our government officials: We voted down
with the Sacramento Bee insight to long-term consequences. your tax increase because we know that California
(www.sacbee/topstories/story). Under the EMTALA hospitals with emergency schools receive more funding than any system in the
If you haven’t followed the story and you are in rooms are required to provide services without entire country and that no amount of money will
a public place you may want to fold your paper, reimbursement from either the federal or state improve our schools when 70% of students in the Los
place it firmly under your arm, and governments. Refusal to provide free Angeles district do not speak fluent English.
slowly walk to an unpopulated area services renders these facilities We know that no amount of money
before you resume reading. This ineligible to treat patients will stabilize our social service
will be necessary to avoid with Medicaid or system when we have
drawing attention to yourself as a Medicare. This uncontrolled immigration
result of incoherent outbursts. insurance accounts accessing it. We know that 1%
People who don’t agree with for over 44% of the of the population in California
your views may get hostile. It population making contributes 55% of the states
is clear there are more of them this arrangement revenue. 85% of our
than…ooops… they may be pure black-mail. population contributes less than
watching, never-mind, just Any hospital not 15% of the states revenue and
follow the advice. participating will be based on the special election
Ready? When asked if forced out of they are unwilling to contribute
eliminating social services to business. anything more. We know that
illegal immigrants would help Any hospital California State has
lower the 24 billion dollar deficit that does admitted WE HAVE NO
Californians are facing Governor participate STATISTICAL DATA to
Schwarzenegger answered “That is is at verify the true amount
a myth… Illegal immigrants cost of money illegal
Californians between 4 and 5 immigration
billion dollars... a small costs our
percentage of our debt.”
He went on to say “I
am happy they
have access to
services.” He
gave a
ridiculous
hypothetical
e x a m p l e
claiming “If I
were in a
motorcycle
accident in a foreign country I would not want to be risk of being forced out of business. With this in taxpayers. We also know that your estimate is
turned away and told I am illegal. mind why would any investor want to open a facility a joke. The 1% is now broke and your cash
First off Mr Governor; that is not the type of in a state like California? has dried up. How are you going to deal with
care we are limited to providing but it is along the Perhaps this helps to explain why an insured that, with Terminator 4-like action?
lines of what the federal mandate was intended for. American pays $35.00 for a band-aid and $15.00
Secondly, clearly it is the humane thing to do for the tape to apply it. Finally, demographers
however no other country in the world has the estimate that there are between 20-30 million
Have a subject you would
immigration concerns we have. The 1986 undocumented individuals living in the United
Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act States. Obama claims we have 45 million like to know more about?
(EMTALA) 42 U.S.C. 1395dd was established to uninsured Americans. It is crucial to point out he
provide emergency and stabilizing health care for is not distinguishing between documented and Ask A. Murphy at:
indigent Americans and foreigners. Although, if you undocumented people. Additionally, when
amurphywriter@gmail.com
Tree Bien: What Tree is That?

he Arbor Day Foundation is offering a fun and easy-to-use tree
T identification booklet that will help people identify trees in a simple,

step-by-step process. What Tree Is That? features advanced, hand-
drawn botanical illustrations highlighting the distinctive characteristics of
many tree species. Recreational and professional arborists alike have
called this pocket field guide one of the most user friendly resources to
have at their fingertips. Its beautiful, full-color illustrations are in precise
detail to depict natural colors, shapes, and textures, so users can make a
positive species identification in just a few easy steps.
The Arbor Day Foundation now offers this booklet to help people
identify trees in California and throughout the Western region of the
United States. What Tree Is That? uses a unique step-by-step approach
to identify the species of each tree. From explaining what to look for
in the shape of the leaves and differences in the leaf stems and twig
structures to specifics on the fruits and flowers, and the details of
buds and bark.
“What Tree Is That? is a wonderful resource to help people identify
trees so that they will be able to better appreciate them,” said John
Rosenow, chief executive and founder of the Arbor Day Foundation. “The
educational mission of the Arbor Day Foundation is to help people enjoy
and appreciate trees, and we feel our pocket field guide will do just that.”
What Tree is That? is also available as an online interactive version at
www.arborday.org. The Arbor Day Foundation offers this unique, one-of-a-kind
online tool so people can identify trees using the internet.
To obtain a tree identification guide in full color, send your name and address and $5 for each guide to What Tree Is
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Fast Food Survey

he nation's best burger is at In-N-Out Burger, according both full service and traditional fast food chains. In the full service
T to a new survey of fast-food restaurants by Zagat. The

California-based chain won top nods for its burger in
the survey of 6,107 consumers.
category, Red Robin won for its burgers, followed by Ruby Tuesday,
the Cheesecake Factory, Steak 'n Shake and Chili's Grill and Bar.
McDonald's won for best fries, Panera Bread for salads and
Wendy's, Burger King, KFC for fried chicken. McDonald's also won for best value menu and
McDonald's and best value.
Whataburger rounded In the grilled chicken category, Chick-fil-A won for its
out the top five. The second offerings. Starbucks came out on top for its coffee, followed
annual survey of fast food by Dunkin' Donuts, Peet's Coffee & Tea, McDonald's and
looked at Caribou Coffee.
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Happy Hour Food Prices till 7:00
Tuesday Thru Saturday
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Entertainment:
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- Karaoke 7:30-11:30
Thursday - Live Music 7:00
Friday & Saturday
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premiums more covered by these State laws.
Mike Grumet affordable. Changes Regarding COBRA
While the Continuation Coverage Under ARRA:
Federal laws apply to employers with 20 or Premium Reduction: The premium
more employees, the State of California reduction for COBRA continuation
has adopted similar guidelines for coverage is available to "assistance
employees from companies with a size of eligible individuals".
19 or fewer employees. Contact your An "assistance eligible individual" is
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see if you qualify. family who:
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benefits under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget his/her family can retain their group health
Reconciliation Act of 1985, commonly called coverage for up to 18 months by paying group
life, health and disability insurance
COBRA. Eligible individuals pay only 35 percent assistance since 1992. In addition, Mike
rates. The COBRA premium may be higher than
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provides assistance with annuities and
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through a tax credit. The premium reduction applies long term care. He is located at 16541
private, individual health insurance coverage.
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Miss America - Huntington Beach
ourth of July Director, Patricia Stier, has a contest drawing to be held May 25th. To enter, send
F announced the selection of this year’s Parade

Grand Marshal. “We are thrilled Miss America
2009 Katie Stam will grace our Parade and festivities,”
your phone number, child’s name and age to city hall,
2000 Main Street, HB 92648 or mail entry to
csparks@surfcity-hb.org.
said Stier. “She will lead the 300- entry parade on what The Miss America Organization is one of the
will be a special day for Huntington Beach and a tribute nation’s leading achievement programs and the
to the City’s Centennial Celebration.” Miss America world’s largest provider of scholarship
will ride in the famed annual parade as one stop on her achievement for young women. “Miss America’s
year-long speaking tour promoting the Miss America brief stay in Huntington Beach and her appearance
organization and her personal platform of Community in the Parade will surely be an inspiration to
Service. everyone who sees her,” added Stier. For more
Several school-age children will have the information on the 4th of July Celebration, visit
opportunity to meet Miss America on July 3rd through www.hb4thofjuly.org .
Pier Plaza Celebration weekend

untington Beach’s 4th of July Celebration the pier at dusk on July 4th. Pre-fireworks Don’t forget souvenirs, 4th of
H wouldn’t be complete without the annual Pier

Plaza Festival and this year will be especially
popular with activities and entertainment for the
entertainment includes the popular Golden West Pops
Symphony. Kelly Tillotson will sing the National
Anthem, kicking off a fireworks show that will be
July merchandise and memorabilia, product
demonstrations, taste sampling from selected
sponsors and a huge variety of food and drinks for
whole family. The Festival runs for three days, July 3- bigger than ever with additional displays saluting purchase. All together, the Pier Plaza Festival offers a
4-5. Huntington Beach’s Centennial celebration. Kids’ great family fun day at the beach. For Festival hours
K-Earth 101 FM will be back with an afternoon favorites include bounce houses and inflatables and at and complete 4th of July parade and celebration
concert featuring proven favorite, Stone Soul. this printing, Radio Disney has promised a great information, visit our website at
Fireworks will be shot from the end of show, live at the Pier Plaza. www.hb4thofjuly.org.
July 4, 2009 Schedule of Events

Lake Park Breakfast Exhibitors – Food Vendors – Live
6am – 10am Entertainment (July 4th) – Family
Surf City 5k Run and Fitness Expo Activities – Plenty of Surf & Sand
7am – 12pm Tickets – July 4th, 2009
Huntington Beach 105th Parade Lake Park Breakfast - $5
10am – 12pm Lake Park Bleacher Seating (Parade) - $15
3 Day Pier Festival (times below) Fireworks VIP Seating - $10
Entertainment (times below) Contact: Community Services, 5th Floor
Main Street Family Activities Email: info@hb4thofjuly.org
1pm – 7pm – July 4th ONLY Phone: (714) 536-5486
Fireworks Show To order Tickets & Merchandise:
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2009 Pier Festival Dates & Times Location: Approx. address 325 Pacific
Friday, July 3rd / 10am – 9pm Coast Highway, HB, 92648
Saturday, July 4th / 10am – 9pm Main & PCH, Huntington Beach Pier
Sunday, July 5th / 10am – 6pm www.hb4thofjuly.org
Community Grand Marshals

hirty-three long-time residents of Brewster, Anna Capocciama, Jack Clapp,
T Huntington Beach have been

named collectively as the 4th of
July Celebration’s Community Grand
Jeanette Clapp, Cliff Clemens, Delbert
Corker, Betty Dillon, Juan Dillon, Don
Goode, Ferogene Goode, Roy Graser,
Marshals. Some of these distinguished Nadine Hanson, Bill Harbison, Roger
individuals’ families claim residence in Hosmer, Arline Howard, Billie Kennedy,
the city dating back as far as 100 years. Bill Kettler, Marge Kettler, Virginia
“It’s appropriate we name this large Lauer, Harlo LeBard, Annabelle McNeil,
group as this year’s Community Grand Russ Paxson, Francis Rathburn,
Marshals in keeping with the Centennial Rosemary Robinson, Sam Robinson,
Anniversary of the City”, said Patricia John Rohrig, Ellen Trabant, Jack Weide,
Stier, 4th of July Celebration Director. Jane Wells, Richard White, Gene
Representatives from the Whitfield, Shirley Worthy and Ray Vidal.
Community Grand Marshals’ group will For information on the 105th 4th of
ride in the 105th Annual Parade July celebration including
while their fellow grand the 5KRun & Fitness
marshals will watch Expo, Pancake
and wave from Breakfast,
special VIP
Parade, Pier
parade seating
Festival
at PCH and
Main Street. a n d
Members Fireworks
of this elite Show, go to
group are: Tim www.hb4th
Alvarez, Lucille ofjuly.org.
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Seal Beach’s San Gabriel Father’s Day Chili
Riverbed Clean-Up Downtown HB

ather’s Day Weekend June 20th – 21st; Second
R
ecently,
twenty-five
approximately
volunteers
teamed up with Save Our
gateway to Orange County between
the cities of Long Beach and
Huntington Beach. With a
population of 24,098, Seal Beach
celebrated its 90th anniversary in
October 2005. Governed by a five
F Annual “Chili At The Beach” family fun event.
Activities will include a Chili Cook-off
(Saturday only), Charity Raffle with prizes galore,
Beach founder, Kim Masoner, (benefiting CHOC), a Business Expo, a Magician,
to clean the San Gabriel Special Attractions, Children’s Activities, Street
riverbed. The volunteers Performers, Father’s Day specials, Jousting Displays,
utilized City trucks to haul Auto and Motorcycle exhibits, a Surf City Art Show
away loads of trash, debris, along with an Interactive Surf City Centennial
and several shopping carts Birthday Card, and much more!
from the riverbed. A portion of the event proceeds will benefit
Volunteers included College Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). The
Park West residents and Seal event will begin at 11AM both days, and close at 7PM
on Saturday and close at 4PM on Sunday. Entry to the
Beach Naval Weapons
event is free, while a ticket that allows the buyer to
Station employees.
sample and judge all the 17 varieties of chili on
The City of Seal Beach
Saturday costs $15. There will also be raffle tickets
is a Charter City Seal Beach
on sale.
sits on the coast as the The first three blocks of Main Street will be
closed to traffic for the two-day event for the business
exhibits, food, and entertainers. There will be
children's activities including inflatables, a climbing
wall, face painting, and more! Go to the fountain at
the second block for the Surf City Art Show and the
member council, who are Interactive Surf City Centennial Birthday Card.
elected by district, the city Many local artists will display surf-themed media, and
operates under the everyone is invited to put their mark on the huge
council/city manager form of wooden “birthday card” with stickers, permanent
government. Seal Beach has markers, scrapbook art, photos, or whatever. Be
retained its quaint, small- creative, and let’s make this card something we will
town atmosphere. Seal Beach want to have on display for the rest of the year.
is the home of Leisure World, On Saturday, the “Golden West Pops” (a 40-piece
a gated senior citizen band) will start off the day at 11 AM. From Noon to
community of almost 9,000 7PM (or when the chili runs out!), the seventeen (17)
residents. The 5,256-acre participants donating ten gallons of chili to the cook-
Seal Beach Naval Weapons off, will be competing in several categories: “Best
Station, and the 920-acre Tasting Overall”, “Most Creative Name of Chili” and
Seal Beach National Wildlife “Most Enthusiastic Booth”. Purchase of a ticket
Refuge, comprises 2/3 of the provides the buyer with a ballot to rate each chili.
When the ballots are in, all ballots where the judge
land within the 13.23 square-
(that’s you!) has tasted every chili will be tallied within
mile City.
each category.
IKE LAR OCCO’S

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artichoke hearts, fresh garlic, lightly mushroom, sliced green peppers & Any 2 Pies w/12 Hot Wings or 12
dressed w/ our perfectly seasoned fresh garlic BBQ Wings & 12 Garlic Knots & (2)
tomato sauce (white pizza) LaRocco’s Special $17.50 2 Liter Soda $45.00
The Chef’s Special $16.00 Covered w/ pepperoni, meatballs, Everyday Specials
Traditional cheese, w/ fresh sliced fresh mushroom & fresh garlic Any 1 Pie/Free Garlic Knots
tomatoes, seasoned w/ oregano & The Works $18.50 Any 2nd Pies/Free (2) 16oz Drinks
parmesan Mouth-watering portions of Any 3rd Pie/Free 2 Liter Soda
La Rocco’s Whitestone
Delicious ricotta cheese,
$16.00 pepperoni, sausage, meatball,
mushroom, onion, sliced green
Mon - Cheese Pie
Tue - Pepperoni Pie
$13.00
$14.75
Pizzeria mozzarella, parmesan & fresh garlic

(white pizza)
The Brent Special $17.00
pepper & black olives
Bronx Special $17.50
A hardy offering of meatball,
Wed - Bronx Pie $16.00
Thurs - Calzone w/2 Top. $ 8.00
Catering Menu (Please Call)
“A Slice of New York” Artichoke, mushrooms, basil with sausage, & pepperoni Full Tray: Garlic Knots $20.00
garlic oil sauce (white pizza) Pika Pie $17.00 1/2 Tray: Garlic Knots $12.00
in Surf City USA House Specialties Covered w/ Canadian Bacon &
Full Tray: Hot/BBQ Wings $55.00
The Manhattan $16.00 Pineapples
• The Best thin pizza slice in H.B. House Salad 1/2 Tray: Hot/BBQ Wings $30.00
Sprinkled w/ savory pesto &
• Our Special Recipe comes straight topped w/ fresh marinated roasted Garden fresh House Salad $3.00 Full Tray: Salad $30.00
from New York! red peppers Baby mix greens, vine ripe 1/2 Tray: Salad $15.00
• We make our dough with bottled water. Puttanesca $17.00 tomatoes, sweet red onions, 12 Homemade Cookies $5.00
• We sell Pizza-By-The-Slice. Featuring plump artichoke hearts, kalamata olives topped 12 Homemade Brownies $12.00
• Delivery within 5 miles. sliced black olives dressed w/mozzarella cheese & your choice Drinks
• Open Daily from 11 a.m. til’ we w/pecorino romano, mozzarella, of dressing 16oz Soda $1.50
run out of dough. fresh basil,& special garlic oil sauce. Calzone $7.95 32oz Soda $2.00
Spinach Pomodora $17.00 Add’l Calzone Filling $0.50 Can Soda $0.75
The Crust A spectacular blend of fresh Surf City Specials 2 Liter Coke & Pepsi/Diet $2.50
Our secret is in the dough. Our time spinach leaves,cherry tomatoes, Any 2 slices & 16oz soda OR Lg Water $2.25
honored recipe for our famous thin pecorino romano, mozzarella, fresh any 1 slice w/ Garden Salad & Sm Water $1.25
crust Neopolitan has been perfected basil w/our special garlic oil sauce. 16oz soda $5.50 Monster $2.00
over the years. Paul’s Special $16.00 6 Garlic Knots $1.50 Red Bull $2.50
The Sauce Special garlic oil sauce, fresh Hot Wings / BBQ Wings Rock Star $2.00
Our sauce is light, yet spicy-sweet chopped basil, parmesan, 6 Wings $3.75 Green Tea $1.50
with just the right herbs and spices. mozzarella, topped w/ fresh sliced 12 Wings $7.00 Propel Water $1.50
The Toppings tomatoes (white pizza) 18 Wings $11.00 Gatorade $1.50
Every day we start with the freshest & Cheese $14.25 Additional Toppings $1.50 Apple Juice $0.75
finest vegetables and meats. No Our famous cheese pizza; A true Pepperoni, Sausage, Meatball, Desserts
preservatives. No additives.....just fresh, New York’s Selection Canadian Bacon, Mushroom, Green “Ice Cream” Price Varies
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~~~~ Our next favorite pizza!!! Black Olives, Onions, Jalapenos, “Homemade Brownies” $1.00
We only have one size pie - 18” “Don’t
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Wes on Water

and other
social issues
MADD: Men Against Drunk Decisions!
really hate to open out of the current plant still exceeds $500 per acre that money?
I my first article back

from fighting
cancer with a negative,
foot. Since it is paid by Sanitation, you don't see it
on your water bill and don't associate with water.
Why is that cost important? Because OCWD sells
But, bottom line, without the Sanitation District
financial support, the water coming out of the new
expansion is projected at being in excess of $850
but unfortunately, that acre foot of water to the users for $250... For per acre foot. But, it is still projected that OCWD
that is what this is every acre foot of water the plant produces, you and will be selling it for under $300! Again, your
all about. I as the customers are paying the difference in our pocket book will pick up the shortage. They call
OCWD wants water bills plus what we don't see in the sewer bills. it melding...
to expand and grow the GWRS Plant to I constantly am challenged as
increase production by roughly 20,000 being the only director on the
acre feet. For those of you not familiar OCWD board who challenges the
with GWRS let me try to quickly bring costs and maybe that is as it should
you up to speed. be. There has been no public
GWRS is a world recognized toilet outcry or protest and people don't
to tap water reclamation plant that is the seem to mind paying extra for their
largest, most efficient and most water. However, I will continue to
productive plant in the world. It takes challenge the math and try to force
waste water from the Sanitation District better ways to get the job done.
that would otherwise be dumped into Hope you will join me.
the Pacific and converts it to water that Just so that you know a
meets or exceeds drinking water family of five uses about one half
standards. An admirable process and an acre foot a year. With that in
certainly worthy of the recognition and mind that cost of the new plant
honors that have been bestowed on it by water will cause a substantial
various societies, associations, and Proposed aerial view of OCWD facilities from increase in your water bill.
countries. In a time when we are Ellis Street and Ward Street The information contained in this
running short of drinking water, this new column does not necessarily reflect
source could some day be the answer. The new expansion will be without the support the opinion of The Local News.
So, what is the problem with expanding the of the Sanitation District and costs will be borne
Wes Banister is a former HB Mayor, Director and past
plant? Why not increase its output and solely by OCWD. A design contract for $1,000,000 president Orange County Water District, Former
production if it is working so well and doing such has already been let, and contract with a construction Chairman Metropolitan Water District of Southern
an important job? and oversight firm will be let next month for California, President of the Joint Powers Insurance
Basically it boils down to cost! With the $5,000,000. Then the plant, when approved for Authority, Member Board of Governors California FAIR
Sanitation District paying half of the costs out of expansion, will be another $200 million!. In times Plan, a terrible golfer, classic fisherman and profound
your sanitation bill, the cost to OCWD for the water like this, one has to wonder what could be done with American. Email: baiins@AOL.com
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9779 Starfish Ave
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The only sport making money might be Kobritz
GAMING– and Gambling it is... with any on
sports franchise in this economic cycle! Sports
n March, debt issues) who has suffered financial setbacks in among them the NHL Coyotes and NBA Carolina
I Tom Hicks
announced
that he was
the meltdown of the global economy. But at least
his Rangers are doing well on the field and at the
box office. If a team is losing money even
Bobcats. Thanks to long-term media agreements –
deals with Direct TV, Fox and CBS were recently
extended – that provide guaranteed revenue, the
willing to sell a faster than an owner’s balance sheet is NFL is in the best financial shape of any
By Jordan Kobritz significant shrinking (see: the Phoenix Coyotes sports league.
portion - up to and Jerry Moyes), that’s a lethal Over a period of three months,
49% – of his sports teams, the Texas Rangers and financial cocktail to swallow. Hicks went from seeking minority
Dallas Stars, but at the same time he was adamant Hicks values the Rangers in investors “just because,” to desperately
about maintaining control. When asked why he excess of $600 million, but Randy trying to sell one of his teams. It
was looking for investors, he evasively said there Galloway of the Fort Worth Star- wouldn't come as a surprise if he
was no advantage to owning more than 51% of a Telegram suggested in a recent announced his willingness to sell the
team. column that a figure of $400 million other one. The surprise may be finding
Then in April, word spread that the Hicks would be more realistic. He may be qualified buyers.
Sports Group had defaulted on over half-a-billion right. In their annual estimate of The information contained in this column
dollars of debt. Nothing to worry about, said Hicks. franchise values, Forbes placed a does not necessarily reflect the
The banks wouldn't renegotiate the debt with him so figure of $412 million on the opinion of The Local News.
he was just using some old fashioned leverage by Rangers, although that
refusing to pay them. What Hicks failed to realize figure didn't Jordan Kobritz is a
is that in this day and age, banks don't have to worry account for the former attorney, CPA,
when debtors fail to pay them. They merely sidle value of the and Minor League
up to the public trough and demand a bailout. land around the Baseball team owner.
Last month, after his negotiating tactics proved ballpark. He is an Assistant
Professor of Sport
fruitless, Hicks said he was willing to sell I n
Management at Eastern
controlling interest in the Rangers, but wouldn't addition to the
New Mexico University,
budge on his commitment to retain control of the Rangers, there teaches the Business of
Stars. Interested parties would be advised to stay are teams in Sports at the University
tuned for the next chapter of “The incredible other major of Wyoming, and is a
shrinking sports empire of Tom Hicks.” And there league sports contributing author to
will be another chapter. You can count on it. that are on the the Business of Sports
Hicks isn't the only sports mogul (he also owns market due to Network. Jordan can be
a minority interest in the English soccer club financial reached at jkobritz@
Liverpool which is also rumored to be experiencing issues, chief mindspring.com.
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Huntington Beach
Concert Band
Open For Lunch from 11-3 FREE
Summer Series 2009 Concerts in the Park
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Huntington Beach Central Park behind the Library

June 28 - Huntington Beach Concert Band
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July 5 - Henebry’s 1920’s Crazy Rhythm Hot Society Orchestra
The original musical sounds of the Golden Age of Radio with
Flapper Vocalist Ginger Pauley
July 12 - Los Angeles Police Swing Band
Big band music for everyone to enjoy. .Also showcasing the “Swing
Dolls” vocal trio
July 19 - Golden State British Brass
An enjoyable musical journey to Great Britain with a program of
traditional British style Brass Band Music
July 26 - Huntington Beach Concert Band
An eclectic program of marches, show tunes, popular music and
favorites from around the world
August 2 - Tom Kubis & the Golden West Jazz Orchestra
Contemporary straight ahead jazz
August 9 - Orange County Concert Band
Favorite music for concert band
August 16 - Night Blooming Jazzmen
A traditional Dixieland band
August 23 - Peggy Duquesnel Quintet
Jazz and inspirational music by award winning pianist, composer &
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August 30 - Orquesta Charangoa
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Sept 6 - Mike Henebry Orchestra
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Put the warm, fuzzy expenditures on the back burners…
f there is anything good that can come from these highest paid in the country – will not be making many cuts In the meantime, we will have
I horrible economic times that seem to only be getting

worse, perhaps it will be a sense of balance and a re-
evaluation of what really matters.
that matter.
So then we come to the cities. They are going to be
rabid extremists demanding more tax
dollars for open space and turning our
city “green.” That’s fine; we all like
Of course, exposing the ridiculous, nature, we all appreciate some of the
outrageous waste of taxpayer dollars, and maybe value of eco-friendly environments.
holding elected officials, unions and agencies But those kinds of things need to go on the back
accountable – maybe even cutting into their never- burner now, in favor of jobs and programs that benefit
ending gravy train – wouldn't hurt, either. people. We can’t very well worry about future
It sometimes takes a catastrophe to spotlight generations enjoying a romp through open space if we
what we've known all along but chose to ignore. can’t sustain this generation to create the next one.
Certainly, we have to learn to live within our Right now, there’s a proposed plan to bulldoze
means and recognize that three cars, five cell almost the entire city of Flint, Michigan because it’s a failed
phones, fourteen televisions and $800 shoes are attempt at the urban renewal programs of the 1960s. In its
not, in actuality, necessities. place? Open space in the form of a federal park.
Taking personal responsibility and revamping I say, give a portion of that land to an up and
our lives is probably the easiest of the changes. coming company, build them a factory or office
Getting government to do the same is a much space (and a tiny percentage of the tax dollars
trickier issue. needed to create a park) and let them create jobs.
Nationally, we may be doomed in this regard. Once the jobs are there, the housing can be
We voted in leaders we knew would tax us beyond redeveloped and the middle class will take care of
what some evolved societies might deem torture revitalizing the area. Resident serving businesses
(or at least cruel and unusual punishment), and will spring up around the neighborhoods, and the
whose philosophies will result in punishment for that looking, very quickly, to augment the budget - and then, taxpayers will be off the hook for another reckless,
most unique and exciting promise of America – that finally, people will start to pay real attention. You may not wasteful government project.
anyone who works hard can achieve success and make notice or care when the state increases fees for everything We need to take the same mindset here, at least for
as much money as the market will allow. that doesn’t move or isn’t nailed down, but you will care now. We need businesses. We need jobs. Our
We are willing to gamble with our children’s when they come to town and demand a share of our city’s government needs to re-focus on people and put the
futures and yawn when the few news outlets that still coffers to make up the shortfall. warm, fuzzy expenditures on the back burners for the
have enough integrity to question the policies of this Recently, a friend of mine got a bill for $38 from foreseeable future.
administration – and, more importantly, where they will the city. It’s a new fee imposed on people who have The information contained in this column does not
spend all our money. We don't really care because we spent the money to have a private security system on necessarily reflect the opinion of The Local News.
haven't felt the impact in any concrete way – yet. their homes. This friend lives in a gated community
And, we'll kvetch about the state government, but no with 24-hour security, which he pays for through his Cindy Cross has been a columnist
one seems to care that dollars are being shifted to powerful HOA. He also pays for a private security system. or contributor for three other newspapers
unions while the rest of the working stiffs in non-union jobs And, now, the city has decided to ding him for and is an active community volunteer.
lose savings and retirement funds and jobs, never to be protecting his property – something you would think a Her column will appear in each issue of
protected, never to be re-paid by the taxpayers. city concerned about being safe would encourage, not The Local News. E-Mail Cindy at
But, again, we haven’t felt the very severe impact of discourage. TheCrossExam@aol.com
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the enormous tax burden coming our way. All the whining This won’t be the last ridiculous fee they come up
has been about cuts – but those are turning out to be pretty with, and most will probably go by unnoticed until they
inconsequential and trust me, our assembly and senate – the are safely voted into law.
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Moe News Than You Can Handle:
Main Street Eyewear Looks at Life
Moe Kanoudi Through Designer Glasses
Suddenly, a rich tourist comes to town...

t is the month of August; a particular resort dollar bill and runs to pay his debt to the town's The “lady” runs to the hotel, and pays off
I town sits next to the shores of a beautiful

lake. It is raining, and the
little town looks totally
lady of the night… that in these hard times, her debt with the 100dollar bill to the hotel
proprietor to pay for the
rooms that she rented when
deserted. They are tough she needed to entertain her
times, everybody in the entire clients.
town is in debt, and The hotel proprietor then
everybody lives on “credit”. lays the 100 dollar bill back
Suddenly, a rich tourist on the Counter so that the rich
comes to town. He enters the tourist will not suspect
only hotel, lays a 100 dollar anything.
bill on the reception counter, At that moment, the rich
and goes to inspect the rooms tourist comes down after
upstairs in order to possible inspecting the rooms, and
find one suitable to his taste. takes his 100 dollar bill, after
The hotel proprietor saying that he did not like any
takes the 100 dollar bill and of the rooms, and leaves
runs to pay his debt to the town.
local butcher. No one earned anything.
The Butcher takes the However, the whole town is
100 dollar bill, and runs to now without debt, and looks
pay his debt to the pig farmer. to the future with a lot of
The pig farmer takes the optimism.
100 dollar bill, and runs to And that, ladies and
pay his debt to the supplier of gentlemen, is how the
his feed and fuel. even in this quaint little town by the beautiful United States Government is doing
The supplier of feed and fuel takes the 100 lake…gave her "services" on credit. business today.
Local Educator Wins Again Youth

Character
Awards
ayor Keith Bohr was on hand at Bella Terra
M Huntington Beach to welcome and honor the

2009 Youth Character Award Nominees. The

ime Warner Cable recently announced the winners awards gala on in Washington, D.C.
of its 20th annual National Teacher Awards, with
one local winner among the 15 outstanding
teachers selected from across the country. Leslie
T “Time Warner Cable’s National Teacher Awards
has been an important part of the company’s community
service and educational support for twenty years,” said
Children’s Needs Task Force recognized 66 nominees
from schools and youth groups throughout Huntington
Beach and honored 18 students for the 2009 Youth
Character Awards “Wall of Fame”. The 18 honorees will
Flores, a fourth grade teacher at Star View Elementary Bonnie Hathaway, Vice President of Public Affairs for be recognized by Mayor Bohr and City Council at their
School in Midway City and a Huntington Beach resident, Time Warner Cable. “What began as a commitment to June 1, 2009 meeting.
was honored for her classroom project Journey to the connect schools in our coverage areas to cable and Additionally, the honorees names will be
Moon: Pathway to Discovery, which utilized the provide commercial-free educational programming to memorialized on a bronze plaque and placed at Bella
Discovery Channel and various web sites to relate those schools evolved over that time to keep pace with Terra’s Youth Character Award “Wall of Fame” and ride
classroom learning to NASA’s earlier space missions. changes in education and technology.” in the 4th of July parade. The Children’s Needs Task
There were a record number of entries to this year’s Time Warner Cable provides numerous Force thanks this year’s Wall of Fame sponsors; The
NTA program, which honors teachers and principals who educational programs to local schools in Los Angeles, Robert Mayor Corporation, Zach’s at the Beach and
use the power of cable television’s technology and high- Orange County and the Inland Empire, including cable Montessori Academy. Youth Character Awards highlight
quality programming in their classrooms. Winners television service and Cable in the Classroom, featuring students, grades 3 through 12, for their unique
received a $2,000 cash award, a $3,000 technology grant more than 500 hours of commercial-free programming achievements that demonstrate an enduring commitment
28 for their school and were honored last week during an each month. to the qualities associated with good character.
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Mayor’s Award: Parking Control Unit
embers of the parking control unit are primarily traffic control at special events such as the Huntington along with Mayor Bohr and Police Chief Kenneth Small.
M responsible for the enforcement of local and

state parking regulations. In addition to issuing
parking citations, Parking Control officers respond to
Harbour Boat Parade and Surf City Nights. The efforts of
the Parking Control Officers significantly improve the
appearance of our community and improve the quality of
Police Department’s Parking Control Unit receives
Mayor’s Award Celebrating 100 Years of Community!
For Centennial Celebration information visit
complaints of abandoned cars and requests for traffic life for residents and visitors. Each officer does an www.HB100Years.org For a complete listing of
control at the sites of major collisions, crime scenes and outstanding job enforcing the parking regulations, events in Huntington Beach visit CITY OF
fires. assisting the community and removing unsightly HUNTINGTON BEACH www.surfcityevents.com
They also assist with parking enforcement and abandoned vehicles. Pictured is the parking control staff
Fountain Valley
Adds Hours
aced with significant challenges of declining In announcing the new streamlined expanded City
F revenues, increases in demand for services,

increases in costs, and an overall need to do more
with less, the City of Fountain Valley is streamlining its
Hall businesses hours, Mayor Guy Carrozzo noted, “We
expect this expansion of business hours to be a great
benefit to the public that normally work 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
City Hall hours to provide an increase in service to the
public while reducing operational costs. Beginning June
and have to take time off work to visit City Hall for
their City business. The additional hour in the morning
NEW HAPPY HOUR PRICES
29, 2009, City Hall will be expanding its business hours will also highly benefit contractor’s and business MONDAY - FRIDAY
to 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and people who start their day earlier than most.” He
alternating Fridays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. added that, “The new schedule is a great example of $2.00 OFF COCKTAIL
$3.00 IMPORT DRAFTS
The new hours will provide an extra hour for how the City is striving to do more with less in these
residents to visit City Hall in the morning before starting tough economic times.
their work day and at the same time allow City Hall to
close every other Friday beginning July 3, 2009, saving
This will enable the City to provide an overall
more efficient and higher level of service during all
$2.50 DOMESTIC DRAFTS
the City energy costs. These new hours will only effect business hours.” The new hours will enable
City Hall business hours and will not impact any of the customers to enjoy a full staff, full time. In addition, June Line Up:
City’s 24-hour emergency services.. Additionally, closing City Hall on alternative Fridays will save the
inspectors in the Building and Public Works Departments City an estimated $15,000 annually on energy costs
will continue to work their normal Monday – Friday. and janitorial services. 6/5 Forever Vinyl
Unclaimed Fund$ 6/6 Slingshot

he City Treasurer still has unclaimed funds! www.surfcity-hb.org/ The City Treasurer still has
T They will be held by the Office of the City

Treasurer until June 17, 2009, at which time the
remaining unclaimed will be permanently escheated to
unclaimed funds! They will be held by the Office of the
City Treasurer until June 17, 2009, at which time the
remaining unclaimed will be permanently escheated to
6/12
6/13
Roadkill Kings
Soul Shock
the City on June 18, 2009. the City on June 18, 2009. Check out the listing and claim
Check out the listing and claim form at form at www.surfcity-hb.org/
6/19 Robby Armstrong
On-Line Summer Camp 6/20 Mumbo Jumbo
-Bill is the newest service being offered for
E Huntington Beach Utility Customers. This

program enables customers to receive their
monthly Utility Statement and inserts via an
6/26 Soundcake
authorized email. eBill is only available to AutoPay 6/27 Kenny Hale
customers who have their payments automatically
deducted from a bank account. he City of Huntington Beach summer youth
Sign up now and “go green” by discontinuing the
mailing of your utility statement. Electronic
copies of all inserts are available on the eBill web
site. If you are an AutoPay customer, go to
T sports programs will begin the week of June 22
and will include Pee Wee and Junior T-Ball,
Pee Wee and Junior Basketball, baseball, softball and
Thursdays Jam Night
basketball instructional clinics and Shooting Stars

www.surfcity-hb.org/ebill to view a sample bill and basketball for youth with special needs.Programs will
to register for this new service. If not, sign up for be held at Murdy and Edison Community Centers and
AutoPay at www.surfcity-hb.org/payments. the City gym and pool.
Water Bill
For more information, please visit your local
community center or call (714) 374-1701.
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Blueberries Help Banish Belly Fat
By Jonny Bowden - author, nutritionist and weight loss fat -- the kind linked to increased waist size and increased risk for
coach, cuts through all the misconceptions about diabetes and heart disease. This happened even when the rats ate a high-
diet and fitness to help you transform your fat diet. As an extra added bonus, the blueberry-eating rats also had
body, your health and your life. improved glucose control (meaning their blood sugar was more stable).
ou've probably heard me rant and The researchers suggest that blueberries, with their high antioxidant
Y rave about blueberries. I eat them

about six days a week, I gave them
a "star" in my book "The 150 Healthiest
content, might somehow alter the way the body stores and processes
sugar -- great news for those at risk for both heart disease and diabetes.
"Our findings in regard to blueberries show the naturally occurring
Foods on Earth," and I've spoken at chemicals they contain, such as anthocyanins, show promise in
length about their high antioxidant mitigating these health conditions," said researcher Dr. Steven Bolling of
content, their low sugar content and their the University of Michigan. The study was presented at the national
ability to boost memory (in experiments conference Experimental Biology 2009 in New Orleans.
conducted by Jim Joseph at the Human I find blueberries one of the easiest foods to incorporate into
Nutrition Research Center on Aging). your diet. In season or not, you can always get them frozen, and
Well, get ready for some hot news: I like to eat them right out of the freezer (mixed with frozen
Blueberries may also help banish belly fat. cherries). I put some FAGE 2 percent yogurt on them, sprinkle
A new study by researcher E. Mitchell with some slivered almonds, flaked unsweetened coconut and
Seymour of the University of Michigan shows that some probiotic powder and have them as a nightly "dessert." It's
rats who ate a diet high in blueberries lost abdominal the ultimate "anti-aging" treat!

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